Archive for Community Events
20th Anniversary of the Japanese-American Plaza
Oregon Nikkei Endowment continues celebrating its 20th year in 2010 with a rededication of the Japanese American Historical Plaza in Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Friday, July 30th. The poetry of Lawson Inada, Hisako Saito, Masaki Kinoshita, and Shizue Iwatsuki combines with the stunning and thoughtful design of landscape designer Robert Murase and sculpture of Jim Gion to form not only a place of respite within the city, but also a place of remembrance, and a place to both acknowledge and educate.
Obon at the Portland Japanese Garden – Volunteers Needed
No more volunteers needed.
Wednesday, August 11, 7:30-9:30pm
O-Bon is the name of the Buddhist memorial festival that dates back more than a thousand years. Over a three-day period in mid-August in Japan, families gather to pray for the spirits of their ancestors. The Garden celebrates this festival with obon dancing and later Reverend Kodachi chants prayers on the Moon Bridge, as members light the tōrō nagashi lanterns and think of their loved ones as they watch the lanterns drift across the Upper Pond.
Lecture and Workshop on Furoshiki (Reservation is required)
The Japan Foundation and Consulate-General of Japan in Portland present
FUROSHIKI: Boundless curiosity from the world of square-cloth
Lecture and Workshop on Furoshiki
Okinawan High School Student Exchange: Volunteer Home-Stay Families Needed
From July 21st to August 18th, Clackamas will play host to nearly 25 Okinawan students eager to improve their English and learn about American culture. This group of young girls and boys (ages 13-17) will spend their four weeks in the Portland area both participating in academic classes and enjoying weekday fieldtrips around the community, including excursions to the Oregon Coast, Fort Vancouver, Seattle for a Mariners game, and the Columbia River.
YMCA Camp Collins-Saitama YMCA: Volunteer Home-Stay Families Needed
Each summer YMCA Camp Collins proudly partners with the Saitama YMCA in Japan to offer a dynamic, cultural opportunity for youth. Japanese children ranging in ages from 8 to 13 journey across the Pacific to Oregon and participate in a week of resident camp at YMCA Camp Collins, just outside Gresham. During this week, campers are placed in cabins with American campers and enjoy traditional American camping activities like archery, arts and crafts, tubing, horseback riding, rock climbing and more.
J-Kaiwa June 2010
WHEN: Friday, June 4th, 7-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hawthorne Lucky Lab (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
NIJIKAI: 9:30 pm – ?? at karaoke at Voicebox (2112 NW Hoyt)
We’ve been having record numbers these days, so come on down and make some new friends–in Japanese. Whether you are pera pera or your Nihongo knowledge is sukoshi dake, all are welcome.
Portland Taiko – Ten Tiny Taiko Dances
PORTLAND TAIKO’S SUMMER CONCERT
What: Ten Tiny Taiko Dances
Where: Dolores Winningstad Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland)
When: Saturday, June 19th at 3pm and 8pm
Sunday, June 20th at 2pm
Cost: Adults $20 | Youth, Students, and Seniors $18
Shokoukai Softball Tournament
Come Play Ball with the Consulate!
The Consulate General of Japan in Portland is looking for 5 volunteers to join the office team at this year’s Shokookai (Japanese Chamber of Commerce) annual softball tournament on July 11th, 2010.
Please see the details below:
What: Shokookai Annual Softball Tournament
J-Kaiwa July 2010
WHEN: Friday, July 9th, 7-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hawthorne Lucky Lab (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd)
NIJIKAI: 10:00 pm – ?? at Hollywood Bowl (4030NE Halsey St)
We’ve been having record numbers these days, so come on down and make some new friends–in Japanese. Whether you are pera pera or your Nihongo knowledge is sukoshi dake, all are welcome.
Portland Taiko 2010 Benefit Banquet
Portland Taiko’s 2010 Benefit Banquet
Wednesday, May 5th (Children’s Day!) at Wong’s King Seafood Restaurant
Doors open at 6:00pm, Dinner starts at 7:00pm
